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PFCs (perfluorinated compounds) are potentially toxic to the immune system
This study by Corsini et al, published in the journal Toxicology Letters, suggests that PFCs (perfluorinated compounds) may be immunotoxic, meaning toxic to the immune system.
Ways to Minimize Exposure to PFAS Chemicals
PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES, KNOWN AS PFAS CHEMICALS, constitute a multi-billion dollar family of chemicals that are widely used to make water-, grease- and stain-repellent coatings.
The EPA report on PFCAs ( a sub-group of PFASs) in consumer products
Many studies have shown elevated levels of perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), a sub-group of PFASs, in household dust.
The CDC’s biomonitoring program
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a national biomonitoring program.
Ingestion of household dust is a source of children’s exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
This study by Whitehead et al, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, found that the ingestion of household dust was a source of children’s exposure to certain persistent…
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): A global challenge
This page on the epa.gov website provides some background about POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants), the risks they present, and the global response to this group of toxic pollutants.
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